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S55 TVR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,549 mi
Last recorded43,549 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,961 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 42,961 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,102 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 42,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,847 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 40,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,348 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,622 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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S55 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 TVR registered?

S55 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S55 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 TVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S55 TVR have outstanding finance?

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